The Damsel wonders what percentage of people prefer Ranch dressing over other types. She thinks it might be 99%, and she likes it quite a lot herself, even though she hates to be a lemming.
The Damsel just conducted a scientific poll, which consisted of asking her #3 sprog, who is a waitress, what percentage of customers order Ranch dressing. The sprog said 99% was high, but only a little. So there you have it. There’s something about that Ranch.
Did you know you can make your own–and we’re not talking about the little Hidden Valley envelope you buy at the store? Scratch ranch. It’s easy and yummy.
Take one cup of mayo and plop it in a bowl. Use store bought if you must, but why not make the mayo? It will only take two more minutes. Click here for directions. This recipe makes just the right amount.
Add one cup buttermilk. It’s ridiculously easy to make your own. Click here to see how.
Add one teaspoon each of the following:
- onion salt
- garlic salt (or fresh minced garlic)
- parsley, fresh or dried
- chopped chives, fresh or dried
- dill, fresh or dried
- salt
- pepper
- adjust salt to taste…and add other herbs if you want. There’s no law.
Mix well and refrigerate for an hour or more if you can stand it. The dressing will thicken and the flavor will intensify. It will go from “Hey, not bad” to “Wow!”
Cheap! Good! Start dipping that celery right now, because you know celery’s reason for existence is to be a Ranch dressing carrier to your mouth.
What no basil? Looks like a yummy recipe!
I am going to make my husband a very lucky man tonight… by making him Ranch Dressing!
We have one brand of Ranch down here in Australia and that is it. Unfortunately Australians haven’t learned of the healing powers of ranch dressing and as such don’t think it important enough to have more than one brand. I am SO VERY happy to know that I can make it now!!!
I can’t wait to hear how he likes it! Remember…it’s better the next day…
Oh, and I talked about you tonight at my Relief Society class…I was teaching the sisters how to make this, and I mentioned my Australian blog friends. Yay!
Looks similar to my recipe except that I don’t use dill or chives and I add Celery seed and you can add Accent (MSG) if you are not alergic to it. Very good stuff and you can use low-fat buttermilk and low or non-fat mayo to make a low cal version.
Forgot to add, it’s best if it sits in the fridge overnight to let the flavors mix. I love this stuff on baked potatoes. I mean it. Try it. mmmm
My recipe also called for Accent…it does intensify the flavor. And Yessssss baked potatoes. Food of the gods…
sounds yummy ! I made mayo once, it was totally tasty. will have to try your ranch recipe.
I’m salivating! Homemade is usually best, so I can’t wait to give this a try. Thank you!
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Thanks for these instructions!